Music at Blenheim Palace
The Music Series at Blenheim Palace provides delightful live music on weekend afternoons to enjoy during your visit. The informal performances take place in a number of rooms throughout the year, from the Long Library which houses the 1891 Willis organ, to the grand acoustics of the Saloon, Great Hall and the Chapel. Music will be played on set dates by a variety of guest musicians, including the Blenheim Singers, and will focus on the music of English composers.
The Palace is home to two magnificent organs. In the Long Library the Willis organ, at the north end, was installed by the 8th Duke in 1891 and is the largest privately owned organ in Europe. In the Palace Chapel, which is dominated by a fine Rysbrack marble tomb, there is a beautiful Victorian Chapel organ, built by Robert Postill which has 17 stops, 2 manuals and pedals. In addition to listed times on Sunday afternoons, from April there will be impromptu demonstrations of either or both Palace pipe organs on Fridays at Midday.
Music Series :
4th May Freddie Fingers – Pianist
A celebration of Jazz
11th May Edward McColl
A luxury Jazz Ensemble
18th May Crispian Steele Perkins and Andrew Patterson
Crispian Steele Perkins is one of the world’s best known trumpet soloists, renowned for the quality of his performances and wide-ranging musical experiences. Playing with Andrew Patterson on the Willis Organ.
25th May Andrew Patterson
A selection of music played on the Willis Organ
1st June Andrew Patterson
A selection of music played on the Willis Organ
8th June Neil Asten
A wind quintet
Saturday 14th June The Blenheim Singers
Singing in the Long Library
15th June Pamela Beesley, Katie Alcock and Adrian Moore
Pamela Beesley is a well known soprano who has appeared in many West End Productions. Katie Alcock a talented flautist and Adrian Moore who is well known for playing the organ, harpsichord and piano.
21st June Freddie Fingers - Pianist (provisional)
A celebration of Jazz
22nd June BT Melodian Steel Orchestra
Playing in the Great Courtyard. A distinctive sound performing music from classical to jazz.
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